Assistant Project Manager

Balfour Beatty US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Project Manager in Washington DC, where you'll play a crucial role in overseeing construction projects from start to finish. This position emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, ensuring projects meet quality and safety standards while exceeding customer expectations. With a focus on professional development and community relations, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in construction management. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction office or field experience required.
• Experience with project management software and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing project requirements.
• Support contract administration, procurement, and scheduling.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Scheduling

Financial Analysis

Customer Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Constructware

P6

Timberline

JD Edwards

Job description

At Balfour Beatty Construction, we are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project teams in Washington DC.

This role is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials, and scheduling to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner. The role also emphasizes maintaining a focus on meeting or exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager across all project aspects.

Essential Functions

1. Preconstruction Coordination
2. Project Scheduling
3. Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
4. Promote Customer and Community Relations
5. Foster Positive Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• At least 5 years of construction office or field experience in roles such as Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager
• 1-year direct supervisory experience
• Experience with project management software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.)
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction applications

Preferred Experience

• Scheduling and sequencing experience using software applications or Microsoft Excel
• Ground-up commercial construction experience
• Local candidate preferred but not required

The base compensation range for the Assistant Project Manager role in Washington DC is $95,000 to $115,000 annually.

Join Our Team

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is a leading provider of general contracting, construction management, and design-build services across the nation. We specialize in heavy civil and vertical construction, building structures and infrastructure vital to community development. Our passion for innovation, safety through Zero Harm, and continuous improvement drives our success. As part of Balfour Beatty plc, we are ranked among the nation’s largest contractors and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

If you require accommodations during the employment process, please contact Human Resources. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.